Always Forever

one

Thursday, November 11th

"Thea, turn that music down right now!" Her mom shouted. Thea jumped up and poked her head out of her room. "It's not even that loud. Can you please just go to a different room if you don't want to hear it?" She grimaced and made her way back to her bed. It was too easy to piss off her mom, and she waited for the expected response.

"You little--that's it. Give me your phone." There it was.

It wasn't her fault. None of it was. In fact, Thea had no clue why her parents felt the need to ruin every good aspect of her life. But somehow, they had managed to drain the happiness from everything, leaving Thea quite alone. She had always been independent from a young age, discovering new ways to entertain herself, like baking, reading, and her favorite of all--stargazing. It mesmerized her. That at some point in their life, everyone looked up at the same set of stars as everyone else. She would often lie in her bed listening to music, thinking of her future, her hope for change.

That's all she really needed.

Change.

It was the one thing in her life that motivated her to keep going, to keep trying. The prospect that one day, she could leave and never come back.

Thea slumped down onto her bed and scrolled on her phone. After checking everything on social media, she threw her phone down on her bed and rolled over, staring at the ceiling.

Maybe tomorrow will be different. 

She thought to herself.

Friday, November 12th

Thea laughed as Kianna ran to catch up to her in the halls of the small high school, her curly black hair bouncing around as she finally caught up. They always met after 3rd period, because their classes were next door to each other. Kianna took drama, as always, while Thea continued with her art course.

It was finally Friday, meaning there was only one more week until winter break. It barely felt like winter, with no snow and the sun shining in the middle of the day. That was another thing Thea despised about this town. It was always boring weather. There was never a perfect hot day in summer, rarely any rain, and nobody had seen a spot of snow in the last decade.

"Holy shit Thea. You won't believe what just happened in math."

Kianna continued on with her story about the girl she liked in math, and soon the two arrived at the art and drama classrooms.

"I'll tell you the rest of the story later. Are we still on for San Francisco tomorrow? I've been wanting to go back for literally so long, and now I can drive this time."

Thea smiled at her best friend, glad she reminded her of their day planned for Saturday. San Francisco was only an hour's drive from where they lived, so they drove up every couple of months to check out the shops and go thrifting.

"Of course we're still on. That's basically the only thing getting me through the week."

Thea waved goodbye and they disappeared into their classes.

When Thea first signed up for art, Kianna had made fun of her for choosing such an easy elective. Thea had rolled her eyes, too dazed with happiness to care what she had said. It was the beginning of their junior year, meaning they were finally upperclassmen.

Now, Thea had grown to like the peaceful quiet of the classroom, abstract art lining the walls and paintings covering the tables. It was a place where she didn't have to worry about anything. Kianna had always had a knack for the dramatic arts, a desire for fame and attention. Their opposite personalities had drawn them together, and now the two girls were inseparable.

As class finally dismissed, thank god, Thea waved goodbye to her teacher, who was practically her friend considering her age and relaxed behavior.

Thea waited outside of the drama room for Kianna, and the two walked through the halls eager to leave school for the week. Nothing had changed in her years of attending. Nothing ever changed, not in the school, not in her town, not in her life. It was a miserable cycle.

Only one year left until I'm out of this hellhole.

Thea reminded herself, eager for the dwindling days of being a junior to come to an end. It's not like she completely hated it; her classes were pretty easy and although she only had one real friend, her days at school weren't the worst.

The last bell wrung, and Thea slowly walked back to her locker. Everyone around her was excited for the weekend, but she always knew it would be the same. A trip with Kianna, an argument or two with her parents. She slammed the locker shut and walked out of the hall. 

Author's Note

Sorry, this chapter is on the shorter side, I promise they will get longer !!

Hope you all are having a great day love you bye :)